Battery Modelling Engineer – Battery Management Systems

Job duties:

• Battery modelling
• Cell modelling: predicting battery performance for pack design, providing information to feed Battery Management System (BMS) development
• Experience with cell electrical & thermal modelling (finite element thermal models, cell ageing modelling from theoretical models and/or experimental data, Object-oriented multi domain modelling of single cells for performance, heat generation, temperature distribution)
• Module and pack modelling:
  • Scaling up of cell models from a lumped model into module or pack model
  • Modelling different cooling systems interfacing cells to inform design
• Battery testing
  • Supporting battery test planning to validate models developed
  • Parameter extraction (input data for BMS algorithms: Capacity and OCV curve extraction, ECMs, DCIR)
  • Data analysis (automated scripting, exploration, pattern spotting, reporting)

Key skills:

• Knowledge of battery system architectures and battery management systems
• Experience of using model-based development languages such as Matlab & Simulink
• Knowledge of cell electrical and thermal modelling techniques
• Knowledge of cell testing techniques
• Ability to generate battery model plans, analyse data and report on performance
• Proactive, self-motivated with a keen attention for detail
• Willing to learn new skills and problem solve on exciting, technically challenging projects
• Communication and team working skills

Desired qualifications & experience:

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
• Familiar with laboratory equipment and test facilities
• Familiar with measurement, calibration & testing conditions
• Exposure to other coding languages (C, C++, C#, Python)
• Familiar with good software practices, coding standards, version control/management, issue tracking, and testing
• Ability to conduct literature research to keep up to date with latest developments